Vice President of Human Resources

Vice President of Human Resources

Lauber Community Partners is pleased to conduct an exclusive executive search for our client, Goodman Community Center. We are seeking a strategic, mission-driven Vice President of Human Resources to lead and elevate the organization’s People & Culture function. This is a key executive leadership role focused on building a strong, sustainable organization and workforce that advances our client’s community-centered mission.

Reporting directly to the President and managing a small HR team, the VP of HR will shape systems to support both operational excellence and meaningful community outcomes.

Qualified individuals are invited to contact LCP directly for additional details and to submit a cover letter and resume to Jill Toohill, Executive Recruiter, at jill.toohill@lauber-partners.com

Why This Role Matters

Goodman Community Center operates in a dynamic environment that blends:

• Mission-driven programming
• Youth workforce engagement
• Participant employment pathways
• Multi-department operations

The Vice President of HR plays a critical role in ensuring the organization maintains:

• Strong, stable workforce systems
• Accountable and effective leadership
• A healthy, inclusive organizational culture
• Sustainable staffing and workforce planning
• Compliance with employment laws and regulations
• Consistent employee experience and relations practices
• Alignment between people strategies and mission impact

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Executive Leadership & Organizational Strategy

• Serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team
• Lead workforce planning, organization design, and staffing strategy
• Advise executive leadership on structure, performance, and organizational health
• Drive performance management systems and accountability frameworks
• Lead culture, values, and mission alignment initiatives
• Oversee organizational change management efforts
• Guide succession planning and high-potential employee development
• Conduct workforce risk assessments and organizational climate monitoring
• Align HR strategy with program leadership and mission-based employment initiatives
• Lead continuous improvement across the full employee lifecycle

Employee Relations & Leadership Support

• Provide coaching and strategic support to organizational leaders
• Lead complex employee relations matters and workplace investigations
• Serve as primary liaison to employment counsel
• Guide leadership communication during change initiatives
• Oversee performance appraisal and compensation processes
• Lead compensation strategy, benchmarking, and pay equity analysis

Operations & Compliance Oversight

• Oversee HR policies, procedures, and governance
• Monitor workforce analytics, turnover trends, and reporting
• Lead HR budget planning and workforce forecasting
• Manage HRIS and People & Culture vendor partnerships
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and workforce regulations

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive HR or organizational leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience in:
  • Employee relations
  • Organizational development
  • Workforce planning
  • Compliance oversight
• Professional HR certification required

Work Environment 

This position operates primarily in a professional onsite office environment with regular movement throughout the facilities as needed. 

BENEFITS & PERKS:

Goodman Community Center offers a comprehensive and supportive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and short-term disability
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free on-site childcare (ages 3+, based on availability)
• Free access to Lussier Fitness Center
• Employee discounts on room rentals
• Generous paid time off 

This is a unique opportunity for a collaborative, strategic HR leader who is passionate about culture, equity, and community impact. If you are energized by building strong teams and aligning people strategies with mission-driven work, we encourage you to apply.